

The UCF COVID Line, 40, will continue to be in operation throughout the holiday break, and any students, faculty or staff members who test positive should contact the COVID Line as soon as they test positive, even if that is during the holiday break.

Also, if you have not yet gotten a flu shot, it is still highly encouraged.We encourage you to get tested and self-quarantine before you return to UCF after the holiday break to ensure you do not bring the virus back to campus with you.Even if you are not on campus, UCF’s COVID Self-Checker is a useful tool to familiarize yourself with the symptoms of COVID-19 and assess your own health.Prevention precautions such as wearing a face covering, practicing physical distancing and washing hands regularly remain critical.If you test positive or are in quarantine because someone close to you has tested positive, you must not travel or be around others - even if you do not have symptoms - for everyone’s well-being.If you have concerns about exposure, get tested for COVID-19 prior to visiting with loved ones so you do not spread the virus.Public health guidance strongly advocates for self-quarantine or reduced close contact with others prior to visiting with loved ones.Here are a few other tips to keep in mind this holiday season: I encourage you to read College of Medicine Dean Deborah German’s advice for having a safer holiday celebration that is in accordance with CDC guidelines. Holiday celebrations are still possible but require some extra thought and planning, particularly because of the high rates of asymptomatic people unknowingly infecting family and friends during small gatherings.

We may be fatigued from following protocols, but continuing to wear a mask and practicing physical distancing are proven to reduce spread in our community. The holidays are a time of celebration and togetherness, and with the optimism surrounding a COVID-19 vaccine, it can be tempting to let our guards down. Please contact the Payroll Office at with any questions.With the holiday break just days away, please continue to heed public health guidance to protect yourself and those around you from COVID-19.
HOLIDAY BREAK REMINDER MANUAL
The MyTime Supervisor Manual explains how a supervisor may run the report. You may determine your estimated leave loss by following these instructions. Classified employees can determine if they may lose leave by viewing their leave balances on their timecard or their supervisor may run an Accrual Detail report. Maximum carry over limits are applied to annual leave balances. Please ensure leave requests are processed and approved prior to timecard approval deadlines.Įstimated Leave Loss for Classified Employees Many employees and supervisors will use leave prior to and/or after break. Please use the MyTime Supervisor Manual to view the instructions. Supervisors receiving the delegation must accept the request in MyTime before they will have access. Supervisors that are unavailable to approve timecards or time-off requests may Delegate their approval to another MyTime supervisor.
